Phil Thomas McDonnell

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Russell Investment Management LLC (RIM) is a SEC-registered mutual fund manager headquartered in Seattle, Washington. They are a holding firm of Russell Investments US Retail Holdco, Inc., ultimately owned by Russell Investments Group Ltd. The firm was founded in 1936 and was formerly known as Frank Russell Investment Co. RIM provides investment advisory services to affiliated pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit-sharing plans, government entities, insurance companies, foreign official institutions, financial intermediaries, and wrap-fee program clients of third-party financial intermediaries.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Gamble Jones Investment Counsel (GJIC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Pasadena, California. The firm was founded by Jim Gamble in 1956 as Gamble, Jones, Morphy & Bent. In 2023, they were acquired by Cerity Partners LLC, a subsidiary of Palladium Partners LLC. GJIC provides investment advisory services to individuals, family groups, foundations, endowment funds, trusts, pension, and profit-sharing plans.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

UBS AG's (NYSE: UBS) New York City-based wealth management arm is known as UBS Private Banking (US). The firm provides a range of customized wealth management products and services for private clients.

McCarthy Capital Corp (McCarthy Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of MGI Holdings Inc founded in 1986 by Michael R McCarthy. The firm is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ameriprise Financial Services LLC (AFS) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a subsidiary of AMPF Holding Corp., which is owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP). AFS offers brokerage services that enable clients to invest in many different types of investments including mutual funds, stocks, bonds, exchange traded products, unit investment trusts, annuities and alternative investments.

BrightLine Partners LLC provides media advertising services on television. The firm provides interactive ad solution for connected TV, with the only ad products, ad server, and analytics dashboard architected for connected TV and OTT services. The company was founded by Jacqueline Corbelli and Robert Aksman in 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

AllianceBernstein LP (AB) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2000, the firm is owned by Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). AB provides investment advice to investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions, trusts, estates, government agencies, charitable organizations, individuals, corporations and other business entities.

Principal Global Investors LLC, dba Principal Asset Management (Principal AM), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Principal Global Investors Holding Co. (US) LLC and their ultimate parent is Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFG). Principal AM provides investment advisory services to institutional investors and individuals on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Cboe Exchange, Inc. provides options exchange services. It trades equity options, security index options, options on exchange traded notes and products, binary options, one-week and quarterly options, long-term equity anticipation securities options, and flexible exchange options. The firm also provides information on various stock and options trading strategies, options trading tools, stock and option quotes and data; and options information and education. Additionally, they offer access to product information, conference notices, portfolio management tools, and educational materials for institutional investors and products and strategies for advisors to protect client’s portfolios. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. (Broker) (Oppenheimer-Broker) is the global full-service brokerage division of Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., an investment boutique headquartered in New York City with additional offices nationwide. Founded in 1975, the firm is owned directly by Viner Finance Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: OPY). Oppenheimer-Broker offers a full array of brokerage services to retail, institutional, and corporate clients.

Part of The Charles Schwab Corp., Bidwell & Co. is a company that provides online trading and brokerage services. The company is based in Portland, OR. The company was founded by H. Gerald Bidwell. Bidwell was acquired by Ameritrade Holding Corp. on January 05, 2004.

FG New America Acquisition II Corp. operates as a blank check company. It is a special purpose acquisition company which is incorporated for the purpose of effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination. The company was founded on December 23, 2020 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL.

ZEGA Financial LLC is an independent investment advisory firm headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. The firm was founded by John (Jay) Pestrichelli and Wayne Ferbert in 2011. They offer investment advisory services to individuals, other investment advisers, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (MLPF&S) is a global investment banking firm, SEC-registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, and futures commission merchant headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). MLPF&S provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks, insurance companies, thrift institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations and other types of business.

Association Management Resources, Inc. provides association management services to trade associations, individual member organizations, and foundations. It also offers conference and event planning, marketing and creative, and technology services. the company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY.

Dundee VC Management LLC (Dundee Venture Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Mark D. Hasebroock. The firm is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Estate Counselors LLC, do-business-as The Milwaukee Co., is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Thiensville, Wisconsin. The firm was founded by Andrew J. Willms in 2004 formerly under the name of Willms, S.C. The Milwaukee Co. offers portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, investment entities, and charitable organizations.

D.A. Davidson & Co. (Investment Management) (DAD-IM) is the investment management division of D.A. Davidson & Co., a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Great Falls, Montana. The firm was founded in 1935 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of D.A. Davidson Companies, a financial service holding company. DAD-IM provides professional money management services to a variety of individual and institutional clients.

Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc. provides medical and healthcare services. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

Think Big Ventures is venture capital subsidiary of Think Big Partners founded in 2009 by Herb Sih and Tyler Prochnow. The firm is headquartered in Kansas,Missouri.